Looking at Medicare Advantage (MA) competition in Nevada today as compared with two years ago, one might think that not much has changed since the merger of Sierra Health Services and UnitedHealth Group in early 2008. Now, as then, two companies control the lion’s share of the market (although the names of the top companies have changed). However, a thorough analysis finds significant differences between market conditions now and two years ago.

This article was published in Medicare Business Online on December 30, 2009. Copies are available to prospective clients on request.